In which Porto B’s Brazilian centre-back Maicon Periera Roque (plain old ‘Maicon’ to his mates) honks in an almighty free-kick over the ‘keeper and in without bouncing from well within his own half against UD Oliveirense in Portugal’s second tier at the weekend…

KABOOOOM!!

(Thanks to Pies fan Lowell Grande for the tip-off)

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I love his over dramatic reaction: the slow walk into his opponent’s half until he is overcome by the moment and drops to his knees, both hands flashing a peace sign. And the GK frantically adjusting his sleeves and gloves, trying to pretend it didn’t happen. Gold.